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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 32.05 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 32.05 and 16.35 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 32.05 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/32.05 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 32.05 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.02/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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